Cornish Ruin, Once Thought Medieval, Dates Back to Neolithic Era
Researchers from St Andrews University have revealed that “King Arthur’s Hall,” a rectangular earthwork on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, is not a medieval structure as previously believed, but a Neolithic site dating back over 5,000 years. This discovery makes it a contemporary of Stonehenge and predates any written history of Britain. Using optically stimulated luminescence dating, the team determined the site’s true age, disproving its previous classification as an animal pen. The presence of 56 standing stones, some incorporated into the structure and others moved from their original position, strongly suggests a more complex and ancient purpose. This finding adds to the rich Neolithic landscape of England and sheds light on the site’s true significance.
John Q. Hosedrinker